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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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