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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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