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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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