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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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