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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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