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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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