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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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