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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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