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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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