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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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