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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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