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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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