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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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