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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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