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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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