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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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