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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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