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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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