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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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