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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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