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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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