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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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