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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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