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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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