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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning enable learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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