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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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