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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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