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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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