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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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