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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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