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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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