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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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