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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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