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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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