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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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