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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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