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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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