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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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