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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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