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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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