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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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