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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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