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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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