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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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