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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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