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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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