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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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