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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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