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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

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