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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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