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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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