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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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