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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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