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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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