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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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