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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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