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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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