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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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