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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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