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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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