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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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