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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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