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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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