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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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