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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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