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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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