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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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