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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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