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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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