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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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