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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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