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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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