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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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