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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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