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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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