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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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