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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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