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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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