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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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