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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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