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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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