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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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