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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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