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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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