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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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