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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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