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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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