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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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