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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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