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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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