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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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