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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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