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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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