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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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