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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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