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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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