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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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