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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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