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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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