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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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