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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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