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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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