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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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