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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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