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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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