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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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