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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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