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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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