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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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