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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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