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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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