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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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