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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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