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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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