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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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