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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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