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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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