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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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