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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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