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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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