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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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