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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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