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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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