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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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