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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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