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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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