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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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