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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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