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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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