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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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