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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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