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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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