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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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