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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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