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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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