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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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