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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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