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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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