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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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