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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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