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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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