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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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