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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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