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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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