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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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