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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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