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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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