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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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