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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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