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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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