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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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