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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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