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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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