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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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