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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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