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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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