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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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