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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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