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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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