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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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