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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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