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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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