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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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