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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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