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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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