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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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