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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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