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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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