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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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