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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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