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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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