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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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