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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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