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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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