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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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