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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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