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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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