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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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