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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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