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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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