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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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