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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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