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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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