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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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