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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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