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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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