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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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