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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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