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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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