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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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