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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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