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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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