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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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