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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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