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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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