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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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