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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources