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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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