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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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