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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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