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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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