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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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