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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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