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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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