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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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