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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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