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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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