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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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