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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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