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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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