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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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