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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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