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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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