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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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