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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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