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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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