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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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