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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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