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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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