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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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