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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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