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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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