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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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