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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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