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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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