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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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