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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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