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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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