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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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