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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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