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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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