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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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