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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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