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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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