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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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