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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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