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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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