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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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