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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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