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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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