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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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