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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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