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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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