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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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