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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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