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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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