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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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