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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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