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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

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