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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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