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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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