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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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