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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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