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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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