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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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