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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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