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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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