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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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