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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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