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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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