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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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