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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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