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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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