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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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