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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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