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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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