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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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