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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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