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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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