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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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