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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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