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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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