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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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