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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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