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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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