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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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