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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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