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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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