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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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