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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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