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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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