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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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