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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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