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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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