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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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