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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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