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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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