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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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