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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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