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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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