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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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