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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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