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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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