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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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