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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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