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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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