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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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