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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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