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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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