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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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