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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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