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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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