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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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