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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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