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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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