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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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