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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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