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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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