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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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