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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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