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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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