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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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