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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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