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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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