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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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