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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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