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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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