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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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