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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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