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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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