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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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