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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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