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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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