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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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