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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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