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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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