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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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