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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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