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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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