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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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