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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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