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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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