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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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