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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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