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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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