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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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