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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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