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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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