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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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