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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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