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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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