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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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