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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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