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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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