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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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