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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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