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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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