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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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