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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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