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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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