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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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