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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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