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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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