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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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