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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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