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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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