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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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