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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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