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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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