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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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