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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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