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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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