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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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