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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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