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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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