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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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