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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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