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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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