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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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