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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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