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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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