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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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