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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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