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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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