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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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