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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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