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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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