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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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