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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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