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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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