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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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