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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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