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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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