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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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