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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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