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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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