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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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