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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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