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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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