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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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