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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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