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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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