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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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