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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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