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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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