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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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