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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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