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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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