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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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