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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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