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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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