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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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