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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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