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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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