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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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