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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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