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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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