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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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