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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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