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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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