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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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