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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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