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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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