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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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