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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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