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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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