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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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