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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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