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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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