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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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