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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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