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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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