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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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