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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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