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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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