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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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