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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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