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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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