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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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