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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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