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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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