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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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