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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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