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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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