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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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