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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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