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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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