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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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