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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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