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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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