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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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