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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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