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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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