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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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