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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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