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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)