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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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