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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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