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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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