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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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