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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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