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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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