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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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