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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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