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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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