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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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