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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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