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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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