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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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