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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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