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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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