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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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