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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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