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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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