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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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