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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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