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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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