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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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