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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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