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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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