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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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