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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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