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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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