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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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