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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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