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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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