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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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