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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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