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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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