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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources