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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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