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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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