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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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