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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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