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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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