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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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