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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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