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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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