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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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