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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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