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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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