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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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