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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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