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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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