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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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