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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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