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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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