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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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