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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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