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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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