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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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