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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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