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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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