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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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