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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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