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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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