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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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