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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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