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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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