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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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