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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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