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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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